Compared to ABS, PLA has following characteristics:
1. The processing temperature of PLA is lower, 3mm at 185°C processing temperature.
2. With high tensity and high tenacity, it is suitable for DIY users to print structure components of 3D printers.
3. PLA has excellent modeling with low thermal deformation and only 0.3% contraction. It makes strong sticking between layer and layer.
4. PLA has bright colors which can be made in semi-transparent.
type |
MT PLA |
Normal PLA |
characteristic |
better flexibility and fluidity |
crisp, hard |
processing temperature |
3mm at 185°C, 1.75mm at 210dge |
210°C |
taste |
no smoke, fried corn taste |
no smoke, fried corn taste |
diameter tolerance |
1.68-1.178mm 2.98-2.95mm |
1.68-1.178mm 2.98-2.95mm |
roundness |
±0.03mm |
±0.02-0.05mm |
moisture absorption |
normal |
normal |
surface gloss |
good |
good |
flexibility |
good |
good
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